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December 19, 2018 www.DesertMessenger.com 29 Are you looking for something to fi ll some of your valuable time? Why not volunteer? Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism has several days and times available. Come to the Chamber located at 1240 W. Main St., Quartzsite, across from McDonald's, on Mon, Thurs thru Sat from 10am to 2 pm for more information or call 928-927-5200. Be sure to LIKE us on www.face- book.com/QtzTourism/. Volunteers wanted for chamber The North America Nazca Lines-Star Knowledge Peace Summit will take place in Blythe, California from January 1/11 to 1/13. This event and pilgrimage will provide the opportunity to experience the Blythe Inta- glios, often called America's Nazca Lines, combined with speakers, Native American elders, sacred ceremonies, dance including American Indian Round Dance, Gran Danza Azteca, Snake Dance and other sacred com- ponents. Members of 25 Native American Tribes from Mexico and the United States will be in attendance. The event takes place from 9AM- 9PM each day at the Blythe Fairgrounds, 11995 Olive Lake Blvd. General admission is $200 for all three days or $75 a day for the events at the fairgrounds. Advance sale tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/n-america-nazca-lines-star-knowledge-peace-summit-blyth- ca-tickets-51260546675. Full details about the event may be found at: https://www.facebook.com/events/431544053996694 Or at https://alternateuniverserockshop.com/events//star-knowledge- peace-summit-n-americas-nazca-line. The intaglios are a series of gigantic geoglyphs found fi fteen miles north of Blythe, California in the Colorado Desert. Visits to the intaglios will be led Alfredo Acosta Figueroa, considered to the keeper of the glyphs. Mae- stro Alfredo Figueroa, has studied the Geoglyphs for 60 years and has learned to read the Aztec Codices. Many Aztec people are coming home for the event. In the Southwestern United States alone, there are over 600 intaglios (anthropomorphic geoglyphs), but what separates the ones near Blythe is their size and intricacy. In total, there are six fi gures in three different locations, all within 1,000 feet from one another, situated on two mesas. The geoglyphs depict drawings of humans, animals, ob- jects, and geometric shapes, all of which can be seen from the air. They extend from Needles. California to Yuma, Arizona along the Colorado River but are concentrated near Blythe. There are about 300 in Blythe in La Cuna de Aztlán, the Cradle the Original home of the Aztec and UtoAz- tecan speaking peoples. The event is still seeking artists, craftspeople and vendors who would receive a 10x10 booth at a cost of $200 for the duration of the event. Vendor details and application information can be found at: https:// www.facebook.com/events/202428844008439. Potential vendors may contact Thomas Johnson at: rockshop09@hotmail.com or 937-205-3810 This event is a labor of love. A Peace summit delegation previously went to receive JOYOUS MAN THE PEACE POLE that was made by Chief Blue Star Eagle. They were greeted warmly by Chief Golden Light Eagle and his Sun dancers. During that sacred moment, Chief said that the Star Knowledge and Serpent Mound Peace Summit families are now joined. During this beautiful ceremony, a message came from Chief Blue Star Eagle. The message was to bring many people from around the world and many local Native Tribes of the Colorado River, together to bring awareness to the sacred area of Blythe California. Full details about the event may be found at: https://www.facebook. com/events/431544053996694 Star Knowledge Peace Summit planned Jan. 11-13, 2019 in Blythe, CA Save on taxes Wouldn't You Rather Donate to the Food Bank Than Pay Your AZ Taxes? The Friends of the Quartzsite Food Bank is a qualifi ed AZ Tax Credit nonprofi t. That means that you can donate up to $400 if single and $800 if married and take that dollar for dollar off your Arizona state taxes. Please talk to your accountant or tax preparer for details. More info and links at: QuartzsiteFoodBank.com

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